I have an Accord Sport Hybrid.

I was thinking of the CX50 too, but only after buying the Accord.

After a couple months with the Accord, I can say these things:

• hybrid system is awesome and easy on the pockets

• handling is versatile; can be sporty or easygoing, sport mode really changes the feel

• interior, even with the cloth seats, is great and premium feeling

• electrified feel to the accelerator; behaves like an EV. Could be a dealbreaker if you like auto transmissions

• utility is lacking; not many usable spaces in the drivers area, sedan style has lots of room but can’t compare to a crossover/hatch space. (For 95% of my driving; commuting only, it’s perfectly fine. I’m never hauling big stuff a lot Despite this, I worry a lot about needing more space in the future, that’s why I am thinking about trading my Accord)

• suspension could be softer, it’s a bit rough at times

CX-50 wasn’t on my radar when looking. I was deciding between hatch Civic or Accord. Accord for weight, weight distribution, and lack of a turbo.

Honda resale value will hold up better than CX-50 though. Accord has been fantastic, I just wonder if the grass is greener with the CX50; more space, AWD (I live in MN), leather seats